There are no better times than these past few
weeks to be able to extend your skills as a
Fearless Caregiver into those of being a
Fearless Citizen. Congress, the
White House, the presidential candidates and
Wall Street are all in the news working on
solutions to the nation’s financial – let’s just
say - challenges. The phrases swirling
around the media include Subprime, Mortgage
based Swaps, bailouts, and dollar amounts in the
(paraphrasing Carl Sagan) Billions and Billions.
How we got here will be debated and written
about for generations to come, but our immediate
concerns are of our loved ones, our communities
and our nation.

The truth is that all of the
people laboring diligently on trying to guide us
out of this challenge work directly for us and
deserve to hear what you think of the matter at
hand. Please take a moment to contact your
representatives on Capitol Hill to let them know
what you think and find out about their plans.
http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml

Some pundits are making remarks relating
to another time in this nation’s history and a
President who guided us past those rocky shoals
with words such as these: “The only thing we
have to fear---is fear itself”

Yet, I think the best advice
is to be taken by the late author Douglas Adams
in his book, Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy:

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Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s
disease (PD) can be devastating for
families. Even more devastating is
not understanding the disease, how
to live with it, how it can be
treated, or anything else about this
debilitating disease. ...Continued

CARING
FOR AN AGING LOVED ONE?

We are seeking
people who identify as a racial or
ethnic minority to receive $275 for
using a new Family Caregiver Support
program and completing four online
surveys.

• Care for an
aging relative or friend with
advanced illness or in need of
assistance with daily tasks like
bathing, eating, dressing, walking,
etc.

• Have an email
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with a high-speed Internet
connection.

Only one person
per household may participate in the
study. NIH funded.

Additional
Article:

It's About Life

By
Betsy Murphy, FNP, CHPN

Only 10 percent of Americans will
die suddenly. The remainder of us
(90 percent) will decline slowly,
growing weaker until we die. Because
this process is so gradual, we often
don’t recognize that a loved one is
approaching the final weeks of life. ...Continued

As a caregiver you must be adept at dealing with insurance issues. Especially in today’s complicated world of HMO’s, PPO’s and long term care policies. The language alone is enough to send you packing.
.....Continued

Have you ever used the Personal
Emergency Response System (PERS)?
If so let us know about your
experience.
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Carenotes

Please tell
me how to handle my 90 yr old
mother having TV blaring where
my head bounces around.
She makes me feel like it is my
fault and that I should endure
the loud noise. What do I
do? HELP!

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